Global Church News

Four reasons why this consistory was an unusual one

Jul 03, 2017

A consistory is a gathering of cardinals, which the Pope can convoke to give solemnity to a particular decision, or simply to ask his “Senate” to coun
Toddler survives ninth-floor fall — a miracle

Jul 03, 2017

The doctors at the Children's Hospital in San Miguel, Argentina, find no explanation for the quick recovery of Martin Chain – a three-year-old boy who fell from the ninth floor when he was playing on the balcony of his apartment.
Pakistani Catholic refugee in Greece asks for pope’s help

Jul 02, 2017

A request for help has been sent to Pope Francis to intervene on behlaf of a Pakistani Catholic refugee in Greece, who met with the Pope on the latter’s visit to Lesvos Island in April 2016.
More than 50,000 Catholics celebrate the 36th anniversary of 'Couples for Christ' in Manila

Jul 01, 2017

The meeting centred on family life, theology of the human body, evangelisation and collaboration between laity and clergy. The "CFC is God’s gift to the world and it is committed to renew family life,” said Card Fox Napier.
Andhra Pradesh holds 74 confirmations and 40 first communions, Bishop Gallela tells youth to live free from sin

Jul 01, 2017

The ceremony took place in Cuddapah on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist in the presence of about 1000 faithful, 12 priests and 14 nuns. The bishop told the youth that "The sacrament of confirmation strengthens you in the faith."
South African cardinal praises Couples for Christ

Jul 01, 2017

South African Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier of Durban praised a Philippine lay organization for its work, especially in providing shelter for the poor.
Bishops offer prayers to parents of terminally ill Charlie Gard

Jul 01, 2017

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, said the situation of Charlie and his parents 'has meant both pain and hope for all of us'
St John XXIII's relics will visit his home diocese in 2018

Jun 30, 2017

The Diocese of Bergamo announced yesterday that next year the body of St. John XXIII will return to the city, his native diocese, for a visit expected
New Swedish cardinal suggests high-level advisory group of women

Jun 30, 2017

One of the five prelates Pope Francis just made a new cardinal of the Catholic Church has suggested the pope consider creating a special advisory body of women akin to the College of Cardinals to offer more opportunity for women's leadership in the church.
Arunachal Pradesh Church hoping for its first martyr saints

Jun 30, 2017

If the process of beatification and canonization proceeds smoothly, the martyrdom of French missionaries, Fathers Nicolas-Michel Krick and Augustin-Etienne Bourry, could be recognized by the Vatican.